belief
DeGraw Lyrics
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Makes things feel, feel alright
Belief makes things true
Things like you, you and I
Tonight, you arrested my mind
When you came to my defense
With a knife in the shape of your mouth
Oh, you stood by me, belief
Belief builds from scratch
Doesn't have to relax, it doesn't need space
Long live the queen and I'll be the king
In the color of grace
Oh, tonight, you arrested my mind
When you came to my defense
With a knife in the shape of your mouth
In the form of your body, with the wrath of a god
Oh, you stood by me, belief
I'm gonna yell it from the rooftops
I'll wear a sign on my chest
That's the least I can do, it's the least I can do
Tonight, you arrested my mind
When you came to my defense
With a knife, in the shape of your mouth
In the form of your body, with the wrath of a god
Oh, you stood by me
Tonight, you arrested my mind
When you came to my defense
With a knife, in the shape of your mouth
In the form of your body, with the wrath of a god
Oh, you stood by me and I'll stand by my belief
I will stand by my (belief)
I will stand by my
Belief
Belief
Like you stood by me
I will stand by my, stand by my belief
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
The song Belief by Gavin DeGraw is about the power of belief in oneself and in others. The opening lyrics indicate that belief has the ability to create a sense of reality and can make things feel alright. The following lyrics suggest that belief creates truth, and this truth includes the person singing the song and the person they are addressing in the lyrics. The verses go on to describe how this belief is demonstrated by how the person addressed in the song came to the singer's defense with the fierce determination of a god. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer’s belief is strong and they will stand by it. The final lines of the song make a promise to stand by this belief in the same way that the person addressed in the lyrics stood by the singer when they needed it.
Overall, the song Belief emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and in standing by one’s beliefs. It also expresses gratitude to the person who supported the singer, reinforcing the idea that belief can bring people together and support each other in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Belief makes things real
Belief has the power to turn abstract ideas into reality
Makes things feel, feel alright
Belief reinforces positive feelings and emotions
Belief makes things true
Belief can make things that are false become true if we believe enough
Things like you, you and I
Belief can strengthen the relationship between two people
Tonight, you arrested my mind
Tonight, you took over my thoughts and captivated my attention
When you came to my defense
When you defended me, I felt protected and reassured
With a knife in the shape of your mouth
With your words, you spoke with conviction and authority
In the form of your body, with the wrath of a god
You stood tall and fierce like a deity, intimidating yet captivating
Oh, you stood by me, belief
Your belief in me gave me the strength to overcome obstacles
Belief builds from scratch
Belief starts from humble beginnings and grows over time
Doesn't have to relax, it doesn't need space
Belief is always present and does not require breaks or rest
Long live the queen and I'll be the king
Our belief and confidence can make us feel powerful and in charge
In the color of grace
Belief can be beautiful and elegant
I'm gonna yell it from the rooftops
I am going to proudly express my belief to the world
I'll wear a sign on my chest
I will wear my belief as a badge of honor for all to see
That's the least I can do, it's the least I can do
Expressing my belief is the smallest and yet most powerful thing I can do
I will stand by my (belief)
I will stick to my belief no matter what
Like you stood by me
Just like how you believed in me, I will believe in my belief
I will stand by my, stand by my belief
I will always stand up for my beliefs
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
An expression of strong emotions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gavin Degraw
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